The two-day conference features three tracks led by experts in farmers market management and agriculture: (1) a market manager Boot Camp Track designed for beginning market managers; (2) an Advanced Track for managers who are looking for specialized information; (3) a Farmer/Vendor Track designed for farmers who direct-market through farmers markets. Each track builds on the information that attendees found helpful at the prior year’s conference, while providing up-to-date information on timely topics related to farmers market management and/or marketing.

The 2015 Michigan Farmers Market Conference will be held on Tuesday and Wednesday, March 10 and 11, 2015 at the Plant and Soil Science Building on the campus of Michigan State University in East Lansing, Michigan.

2015 Conference Highlights:

Keynote Speaker Richard McCarthy representing Slow Food USA

15 break-out sessions on a variety of topics

Roundtable discussions

Networking opportunities

Time to visit with a variety of exhibitors

A pre-conference workshop for farmers markets participating in the Double Up Food Bucks program during the 2015 market season will be held on Monday, March 9 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. . Registration is required and can be indicated on your conference registration form. If you plan to only attend the pre-conference workshop, please contact Yadira to register at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or 517-432-3381.